‘Postcards’ are ‘mini-masterpieces’

(Mar 4, 2014)

Suckling’s Postcards (previously named Short Stories) – a series of miniatures composed for the Scottish Ensemble – were performed as a complete set for the first time in October. Each ‘story’ on its own has been warmly received, but as a set, the stories shine even brighter. They are scored for strings (4.3.2.2.1).

‘…the gossamer delicacies of Suckling’s luminescent sound world, and a style that flows with liquid ease between tonal comfort and microtonal exploration. There was a genuine affinity between this alluring music and the players.’